Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-03
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The graph below shows average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Student answer (Band 4.0)
The graph below shows average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007.
Overview, it is clear, United Kingdom of highest 11 tonnes and emissions per person 1967–2007.
Body 1
It started of United Kingdom of 11 tonnes and Sweden recorded approximately 9 tonnes. The years 1967.
Body
After that the Portugal of around 9 tonnes.
CO2 emissions in metric tonnes and Sweden about 9 tonnes, United Kingdom about 12 tonnes since 1967 there are highest of country United Kingdom tonnes of 13.
These are low less Sweden and Italy 0.3 tonnes.
Body
The picture of CO2 emission in metric tonnes, of country Italy and Portugal. The tonnes of Italy 1977 tonnes 8.4.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. Furthermore, the content is fragmented and lacks a clear, logical summary of the main features. While some data points are mentioned, the report is incomplete and fails to provide a coherent overview or meaningful comparisons between the four countries. The structure is disjointed, with headings like 'Body 1' and 'Body' included in the text, which is inappropriate for an academic report. The information provided is insufficient to satisfy the requirements of the task.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The response lacks a logical flow. The inclusion of labels like 'Body 1' and 'Body' disrupts the text, and there is no clear paragraph structure. Cohesive devices are almost entirely absent, making the relationship between the data points difficult to follow. The sentences are disconnected, and there is no progression of ideas. The response reads more like a collection of notes than a structured report, which severely hinders the reader's ability to understand the information presented.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. The student relies heavily on basic terms such as 'tonnes', 'emissions', and 'country'. There is no attempt to use a wider range of vocabulary to describe trends (e.g., 'fluctuated', 'declined', 'remained stable'). The phrasing is often awkward, such as 'The years 1967' or 'The picture of CO2 emission', which indicates a lack of control over word choice and collocation. The vocabulary is insufficient to convey the information accurately.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The grammatical range is extremely limited, consisting mostly of simple, fragmented sentences. There are frequent errors in sentence structure, such as 'It started of United Kingdom of 11 tonnes' and 'These are low less Sweden and Italy 0.3 tonnes'. Punctuation is also problematic, with many sentences lacking proper structure or clarity. The lack of complex sentence structures and the high frequency of grammatical errors make the text difficult to read and understand.
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